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Meadow Lake Campground

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Within Tahoe National Forest, Meadow Lake Campground provides basic forest camping under US Forest Service management. The campground features standard toilet facilities and operates as an established site in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Located less than a mile from Meadow Lake Shoreline & Group Campground, this forest service site serves campers exploring the broader Tahoe National Forest system. The campground sits at elevation in California's Gold Country region, with access through forest roads typical of the area. Sterling Lake Campground offers an alternative option for those seeking lakeside camping.

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Map & DirectionsMeadow Lake Campground is located in California near Norden

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

From Sierraville: Travel south on Hwy 89 for 11 miles to Forest Road 7. Turn right and travel west to the Meadow Lake turnoff. Turn left on Forest Road 86 which becomes Nevada County Road 843 traveling south for approximately 10 miles. Most of the route is paved, but the last few miles are unpaved and becomes very rough.

Coordinates

39.40800064 N
120.50100097 W

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Connectivity

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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Meadow Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.